Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room: Reconstruction at the Art Institute of Chicago c. 1893 - 1977

This reconstruction of the Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room, designed by architects Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler, is a significant piece of American architectural history. Built around 1893, the space exemplifies the grandeur of late 19th-century commercial architecture, with its soaring ceilings, intricate ornamentation, and expansive layout. The room is now part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection, offering visitors a glimpse into the bustling world of Chicago's financial center at the turn of the 20th century.